What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pantry Cook position at The PM Lounge?
POSITION SUMMARY: To portion, prepare and assemble all cold food items (salads, cold appetizers and hot/cold desserts) offered at PML. Accomplishes all food preparation, cooking methods, procedures and timing to ensure that all food products meet the specifications and quality standards of The PM Lounge.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Key Tasks and Responsibilities)
Reports to work on time and is on the pantry station as indicated on the weekly work schedule. Uniform meets PML requirements and is maintained clean. Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.
Sets-up the pantry station to include all cold food items, preparation equipment, smallwares, plateware, food ingredients, garnishes and supply items needed for effective operation of the station. Follows the Pantry Station Checklist for station set-up and stocking. Report any problems or discrepancies to the Chef on a timely basis.
Assists other kitchen personnel in food preparation and sidework as assigned by the Chef. Preps all food products according to the standards and procedures stated on PML recipe cards.
Preps and cooks all food to ensure that all items are prepared according to PML specifications, recipes, procedures, plate presentation and quality standards. Ensure our members have superior dining experience by correctly timing and serving all food products.
Checks, prior to the start of the shift, the par and stock levels of all salad ingredients, cold appetizers, dessert items, condiments, garnishes, equipment, chilled plates and other service plateware and smallwares to ensure sufficient quantity for the demands of the business. Maintains sufficient back-up par levels. Communicates any discrepancies to the Chef.
Correctly prepare vegetables for salads, portions and plates salads and desserts and ensures that all food is prepared and served up to PML standards of quality, presentation and timing.
Communicates and coordinates with the broiler and side cooks to ensure that all food product is prepared and ready for service at the correct time.
Rotates and restocks all pantry food items, condiments, plateware, smallwares, equipment and supplies throughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock and back-up levels for the demands of the business.
Maintains the highest degree of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety for work area to include counter tops, refrigeration units, floors, walls and shelving.
Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the shift. Immediately reports any unsafe condition or unsafe act, accidents and/or injuries to the Chef.
Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift. Assists Kitchen Manager and other kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen cleanliness.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions)
Must be able to lift, handle, carry food, smallwares, equipment, supplies and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period of up to four hours in length or longer.
Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment as well as to work the line during service periods.
Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees, vendors and members.
Must be able to taste – to be able to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperatures, mouth feel and smell – to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity for all food and beverage products.
Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold (30 degrees), heat (Temperatures above 100 degrees), loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust and smoke.
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